Jeremiah - Introduction
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Thus Jeremiah was not only a prophet of doom but also a prophet of hope. In particular, Jeremiah taught that God would establish a new COVENANT with His people and write His LAW on their hearts (Jeremiah 31:31–34).
The book of Jeremiah is not written in chronological order; it is organized according to topic. It was probably compiled by Jeremiah’s faithful secretary Baruch, who wrote down what Jeremiah dictated (Jeremiah 36:4). In the book, Jeremiah reveals much of his personal struggles and suffering; he yearned for his people, but they persistently rejected him and his message. Yet he remained faithful to his calling through forty years of turbulent ministry. He is thought to have died in EGYPT sometime after the fall of Jerusalem.
For further information about PROPHECY and about the role of the Old Testament prophets, see Isaiah: Introduction.